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Serpshot alternatives
As of Oct 23, 2026, the highest-graded Serpshot alternative is SerpBase (2.8 GPA). The best free one is SerpApi (2.4 GPA). The catch, in its listing's words: "250 searches a month, up to 50 successful searches an hour."
Serpshot compared with 7 alternatives: Serper, SerpApi, SearchApi, Serpdog, SearchCans and 2 more.
Serpshot is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $19 one-time for 25,000 credits, valid 6 months. 2 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 5 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Oct 23, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SerpshotThis tool | Free trial · from $19 one-time | Trial only | Web |
| Serper | Free trial · from $50 one-time | Trial only | Web |
| SerpApi | Free plan · from $25/mo | Yes | Web |
| SearchApi | Free trial · from $40/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Serpdog | Free plan | Yes | Web |
| SearchCans | Free trial · from $18 one-time | Trial only | Web |
| Autom | Free trial · from $50 one-time | Trial only | Web |
| SerpBase | Free trial · from $3/mo | Trial only | Web |
How each one differs from Serpshot
Serper
Google search results API sold in prepaid credit packs
- Serper starts at $50 one-time for 50,000 credits ($1.00 per 1,000 queries).
Suits: AI chatbots and agents that need current Google results
SerpApi
Real-time search results API for Google and dozens of other engines
- SerpApi starts at $25 per month for 1,000 searches, billed monthly.
- SerpApi has a free plan, which Serpshot lacks.
Suits: Developers who need Google results, AI Overviews and AI Mode answers as JSON
SearchApi
Real-time SERP API for Google, AI answers and dozens of other sites
- SearchApi starts at $40 per month for 10,000 searches, billed monthly.
Suits: Developers who need Google results and AI engine answers from one API
Serpdog
Google SERP API with a lighter half-price endpoint and scraping APIs
- Serpdog has a free plan, which Serpshot lacks.
Suits: Developers who want Google results and other sources under one API key
SearchCans
Prepaid Google and Bing search API with a web-to-markdown reader
- SearchCans starts at $18 one-time for 20,000 credits (1 credit = 1 search), valid 6 months.
Suits: AI agents that search Google and then read the pages behind the results
Autom
SERP API for Google, Bing, Brave and Perplexity, one credit each
- Autom starts at $50 one-time for 50,000 credits, valid 1 year.
Suits: Developers who want several search engines on one key and one price
SerpBase
Search, social and shopping data API with 47 endpoints on one key
- SerpBase starts at $3 per month for 10,000 credits.
Suits: Developers who need Google results and other sources on one key
Limits worth knowing in Serpshot
- A credit covers 10 results, so a 100-result search costs 10 credits; a batch request multiplies that by its number of keywords.
- Only Google web and image search are supported; news, shopping and maps are listed as planned.
- Credits expire 6 months after purchase and are not refunded once used; failed requests are not charged.
- The pricing page's comparison table lists different packs (Advanced at $175 for 350,000 credits, Ultimate at $500) from the pack cards.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Serpshot?
The alternatives to Serpshot in this directory are Serper, SerpApi, SearchApi, Serpdog, SearchCans, Autom and SerpBase. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Serpshot.
Is there a free alternative to Serpshot?
Yes. SerpApi and Serpdog have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 23, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.